Global Supply Manager, Hardware & Consumables

The role

You will own the end-to-end strategy and execution for fasteners, consumables, adhesives, and related off-the-shelf components. You will transform a fragmented portfolio into a strategically managed commodity through supplier consolidation and part standardization.

What you will do

• Develop and execute the global commodity strategy for fasteners, consumables, adhesives, and related OTS parts.
• Transform a transactional, highly fragmented OTS category into a strategic sourcing space.
• Build a comprehensive view of category spend, SKU usage, supplier overlap, pricing, and demand.
• Partner with Engineering to rationalize and standardize fasteners and consumables.
• Lead supplier consolidation and sourcing initiatives.
• Design, implement, and scale Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs.
• Drive measurable total-cost savings through competitive bidding and negotiations.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Define and track supplier KPIs including on-time delivery, quality, and cost performance.
• Create, manage, and track purchase orders.

Required qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Commodity Management, Supplier Management, or Engineering, or 1+ year with a Master’s degree.
• Experience managing suppliers in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to develop a fact-based commodity strategy from fragmented data.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Word.

Nice to have

• Experience with fasteners, adhesives, consumables, MRO, or similar OTS categories.
• Proven success consolidating fragmented suppliers and operations.
• Experience leading fastener or hardware standardization in aerospace, robotics, electronics, automotive, renewable energy, or other advanced manufacturing industries.
• Experience implementing or managing Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Kanban, point-of-use replenishment, vending systems, or automated inventory management programs.
• Experience managing complex global supply chains, international suppliers, import/export regulations, and international trade practices.
• Proven success negotiating large or complex contracts and commercial agreements.
• Strong strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and the ability to inspire and influence teams without direct authority.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs, product designs, production priorities, and technologies.
• Multilingual proficiency.

Benefits

• Equity compensation
• Discretionary annual or performance bonuses
• Sales incentives
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

About the company

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